imho, theyre toast. of course i dont really know, but the knocking is a
clue.

replace both axles, unless you enjoy the punishment of repacking cv joints
and you have done that before.

"Scott" <sman@nrtco.net> wrote in message
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> I've just noticed that both the CV boots on my Accord are torn and I am
> going to replace them soon. However, I am also hearing a knocking sound
when
> turning sometimes. Could this just be caused by the torn boots or is there
a
> good chance the CV joints are done as well. There was still lots of grease
> where the boot was so I'm hoping it was protecting it. Any ideas or
opinions
> would be appreciated and how do I tell if the CV joints are done? Thanks.
>
>